usb splitter?

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28-07-2003, 01:50 PM
dgr

usb splitter?

hello. I have 2 pcs both with usb (well duh!).

I also have a cordless optical desktop, which operates through usb. What I want to do is usae this single desktop on both pcs, I.e. use a splitter that will let me connect it to both pcs and then switch whenever I want. This will go well with my switchable dvi/dsub lcd :)

any ideas?

regards

dgr
28-07-2003, 03:14 PM
acidrainy

Yeah, there is lots of these devices around... pricey for what they are, but available....

Just not sure on where to buy.... I hear belkin are good for them though
28-07-2003, 05:14 PM
IceWebb

Well.....you could get a KVM switch so you can share the keyboard and monitor aswell m8!!! You would need a USB to PS/2 adapter though.
28-07-2003, 06:52 PM
dgr

Malteez@ my desktop (keyboard AND mouse) work through a single usb connector. all i need is a usb splitter.

the lcd has dvi and dsub input, so i can switch between pc (dvi and pc2 (dsub) at the touch of a button :)

dgr
28-07-2003, 07:34 PM
directhex

http://images.belkin.com/F1DS102T/FUL1_F1DS102T.jpg

USB KVM switch. expect high prices.

--jo
28-07-2003, 07:36 PM
directhex

http://images.belkin.com/F1U200/FUL1_F1U200.jpg

might also work. no promises.

--jo
28-07-2003, 07:36 PM
fondie

really he just wants something that will split USB, i could do with one as well, basically, i've got 2 pc's with 2 separate monitors, but i could do with a usb switch that could switch the use of my keyboard and mouse between them.
28-07-2003, 08:00 PM
directhex

concentrate on the pic above, fondie. the 4 USB-B holes link to PCs, a single USB cable (from, say, a hub containing mouse & keyboard) links to the USB-A port. the button on the front selects which PC to switch to. exactly what you want, no?

--jo
28-07-2003, 08:22 PM
fondie

yep :) thanks, while i was writing mine you hadn't posted that yet, sounds like it should do the trick though :D
28-07-2003, 09:32 PM
Aaron

I use what directhex posted. It can be found at ebuyer for £18.

It only allows you to share only one device but using the power of USB, and the use of a USB hub, you can share more devices through the one switch!

So using these two devices and my Samsung 181T monitor I can use 2 PCs at once without an expensive KVM switch.
29-07-2003, 01:14 PM
dgr

excellent :)

thanks for the input guys, esp directhex
29-07-2003, 02:27 PM
Jonny M

I got one of those Belkin switches without a case (just the PCB). And no cables.

Well, it's not doing anything